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Swift1 · 03-20-2018, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by chickentender

Thanks Colton.

So... I've already determined that it's almost a bit dangerou$.

You can probably burn through film pretty quickly with that beast

Eyewanders · 03-20-2018, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

You can probably burn through film pretty quickly with that beast

Precisely. Need more 220 more than ever.

**monochrome** · 03-20-2018, 02:59 PM - **4 Likes**

Store Demonstrator transparent SF1 and LN F35~70 with LN SF1n and LN F50/1.7. These cameras and lenses appear not to have been used. I have the boxes and papers for everything but the Store Demonstrator. The Store Demonstrator is missing the distinctive flash shoe cover and eyecup. The SF1n was a present - strap attached, roll of CP12 100/12 loaded (I can see it through the window), put back in the box and supposedly never used. Both cameras power up.

I don’t know why but I’ve always thought the SF1 is a really cool camera.

timw4mail · 03-20-2018, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Store Demonstrator transparent SF1 and LN F35~70 with LN SF1n and LN F50/1.7. These cameras and lenses appear not to have been used. I have the boxes and papers for everything but the Store Demonstrator. The Store Demonstrator is missing the distinctive flash shoe cover and eyecup. The SF1n was a present - strap attached, roll of CP12 100/12 loaded (I can see it through the window), put back in the box and supposedly never used. Both cameras power up.

I don’t know why but I’ve always thought the SF1 is a really cool camera.

They feel sturdier than the PZ series, and last better than the MZ series?

**monochrome** · 03-20-2018, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by timw4mail

They feel sturdier than the PZ series, and last better than the MZ series?

Never handled a PZ Camera, but my MZ-S has lasted so far.

timw4mail · 03-20-2018, 07:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Never handled a PZ Camera, but my MZ-S has lasted so far.

The MZ-S doesn't really seem to belong to the MZ series, despite the name, though.

The MZ-S is built far better than the rest of the plasticy MZ/ZX series.

**gofour3** · 03-21-2018, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by chickentender

So... I've already determined that it's almost a bit dangerou$.

Congrats on the 67ii purchase!

Yep I don't remember the last time if ever I used my 67ii in manual mode. It's like the LX, the auto is way better.

The next thing you need is "many" focusing screens, they get addictive and are pretty easy to find. (Like shoes, you can never have too many)

Enjoy!

Phil.

Eyewanders · 03-21-2018, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

Congrats on the 67ii purchase!

Yep I don't remember the last time if ever I used my 67ii in manual mode. It's like the LX, the auto is way better.

The next thing you need is "many" focusing screens, they get addictive and are pretty easy to find. (Like shoes, you can never have too many)

Enjoy!

Phil.

I'm quite the fan, though I didn't think I would be, of the screen mine arrived with. Not sure which is the "standard" screen, or if perhaps you had a choice when new... but it is the "cross-lined matte" screen. I've increasingly grown more and more fond of pure matte screens, but this is a surprisingly nice cross-over.

**gofour3** · 03-21-2018, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by chickentender

I'm quite the fan, though I didn't think I would be, of the screen mine arrived with. Not sure which is the "standard" screen, or if perhaps you had a choice when new... but it is the "cross-lined matte" screen. I've increasingly grown more and more fond of pure matte screens, but this is a surprisingly nice cross-over.

The BA-61 micro-prism matte was the one that came with mine, it's fine but I like the BB-61 split-image a bit better. The cross-lined screens are also great, especially for landscape work.

So many to choose from..............

Phil.

cooltouch · 03-24-2018, 06:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timw4mail

They feel sturdier than the PZ series, and last better than the MZ series?

I own three SF-1s. Two were DOA when I bought them (no returns, but, I got them for dirt cheap). The third has been hanging in there pretty well so far. Anybody know how to get an SF-1 "unstuck" with its mirror stuck in the Up position? Because of my own luck with the SF1, I hesitate to comment on its durability.

Yes, I have two 'dead' SF-1s and one working one. But I also have two Pentax AF 35-70s that were part of the deals, and I only need one. I'll sell the other, and the proceeds from that sale will pay for all three SF-1s and the two zooms. Which means I'll have gotten a working SF-1 with AF 35-70 for free. I love it when I can pull this sort of thing off.

**Baard-Einar** · 03-24-2018, 12:45 PM - **4 Likes**

This cool camera store display arrived today. I am assuming this is from early 1970's. So why not put a Asahi Pentax SP II from around 1971-1976 on top of it to show it off. The SP II was just recently revived with a new top, new bottom plate, new film advance and CLA. I am lucky to have a short drive away from Pål Vangsøy who still have a large stock of spare parts.

Anyone out there with any cool store displays?

Swift1 · 03-28-2018, 04:54 PM - **2 Likes**

So this happened today...
1955 Kiev-2a with original Jupiter-8m 50/2 and a later black Jupiter-12.

Eyewanders · 03-28-2018, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

So this happened today...
1955 Kiev-2a with original Jupiter-8m 50/2 and a later black Jupiter-12.

I keep meaning to try and find a nice Jupiter-12 for mine. Great thing to have just happened to you today!

stevebrot · 03-29-2018, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

So this happened today...
1955 Kiev-2a with original Jupiter-8m 50/2 and a later black Jupiter-12.

Cool! I had a Kiev IIa (1957) for awhile but it went back to the seller due to rangefinder issues. I was very impressed with the assembly and viewfinder optical quality while I had it. While I like my 1961 Kiev 4A, the IIa is a step up IMHO.

Steve

g026r · 03-29-2018, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Cool! I had a Kiev IIa (1957) for awhile but it went back to the seller due to rangefinder issues. I was very impressed with the assembly and viewfinder optical quality while I had it. While I like my 1961 Kiev 4A, the IIa is a step up IMHO.

I'd be willing to say that the viewfinders on the early Kievs are better — or, at least, have aged more gracefully — than the viewfinders on their West German counterparts.

03-20-2018, 02:59 PM - 4 Likes	#5313
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Film AF Pioneers! Store Demonstrator transparent SF1 and LN F35~70 with LN SF1n and LN F50/1.7. These cameras and lenses appear not to have been used. I have the boxes and papers for everything but the Store Demonstrator. The Store Demonstrator is missing the distinctive flash shoe cover and eyecup. The SF1n was a present - strap attached, roll of CP12 100/12 loaded (I can see it through the window), put back in the box and supposedly never used. Both cameras power up. I don’t know why but I’ve always thought the SF1 is a really cool camera. Last edited by monochrome; 03-21-2018 at 08:04 AM.

03-21-2018, 09:38 AM	#5318
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by gofour3 Congrats on the 67ii purchase! Yep I don't remember the last time if ever I used my 67ii in manual mode. It's like the LX, the auto is way better. The next thing you need is "many" focusing screens, they get addictive and are pretty easy to find. (Like shoes, you can never have too many) Enjoy! Phil. I'm quite the fan, though I didn't think I would be, of the screen mine arrived with. Not sure which is the "standard" screen, or if perhaps you had a choice when new... but it is the "cross-lined matte" screen. I've increasingly grown more and more fond of pure matte screens, but this is a surprisingly nice cross-over. Attached Images

03-24-2018, 06:37 AM - 1 Like	#5320
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	Originally posted by timw4mail They feel sturdier than the PZ series, and last better than the MZ series? I own three SF-1s. Two were DOA when I bought them (no returns, but, I got them for dirt cheap). The third has been hanging in there pretty well so far. Anybody know how to get an SF-1 "unstuck" with its mirror stuck in the Up position? Because of my own luck with the SF1, I hesitate to comment on its durability. Yes, I have two 'dead' SF-1s and one working one. But I also have two Pentax AF 35-70s that were part of the deals, and I only need one. I'll sell the other, and the proceeds from that sale will pay for all three SF-1s and the two zooms. Which means I'll have gotten a working SF-1 with AF 35-70 for free. I love it when I can pull this sort of thing off. Last edited by cooltouch; 03-24-2018 at 06:47 AM.

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03-20-2018, 01:32 PM	#5311
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by chickentender Thanks Colton. So... I've already determined that it's almost a bit dangerou$. You can probably burn through film pretty quickly with that beast

03-20-2018, 02:28 PM	#5312
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by Swift1 You can probably burn through film pretty quickly with that beast Precisely. Need more 220 more than ever.

03-20-2018, 06:42 PM	#5314
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by monochrome Store Demonstrator transparent SF1 and LN F35~70 with LN SF1n and LN F50/1.7. These cameras and lenses appear not to have been used. I have the boxes and papers for everything but the Store Demonstrator. The Store Demonstrator is missing the distinctive flash shoe cover and eyecup. The SF1n was a present - strap attached, roll of CP12 100/12 loaded (I can see it through the window), put back in the box and supposedly never used. Both cameras power up. I don’t know why but I’ve always thought the SF1 is a really cool camera. They feel sturdier than the PZ series, and last better than the MZ series?

03-20-2018, 07:07 PM	#5315
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by timw4mail They feel sturdier than the PZ series, and last better than the MZ series? Never handled a PZ Camera, but my MZ-S has lasted so far.

03-20-2018, 07:15 PM - 1 Like	#5316
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by monochrome Never handled a PZ Camera, but my MZ-S has lasted so far. The MZ-S doesn't really seem to belong to the MZ series, despite the name, though. The MZ-S is built far better than the rest of the plasticy MZ/ZX series.

03-21-2018, 08:58 AM	#5317
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,088	Originally posted by chickentender So... I've already determined that it's almost a bit dangerou$. Congrats on the 67ii purchase! Yep I don't remember the last time if ever I used my 67ii in manual mode. It's like the LX, the auto is way better. The next thing you need is "many" focusing screens, they get addictive and are pretty easy to find. (Like shoes, you can never have too many) Enjoy! Phil.

03-21-2018, 09:52 AM	#5319
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,088	Originally posted by chickentender I'm quite the fan, though I didn't think I would be, of the screen mine arrived with. Not sure which is the "standard" screen, or if perhaps you had a choice when new... but it is the "cross-lined matte" screen. I've increasingly grown more and more fond of pure matte screens, but this is a surprisingly nice cross-over. The BA-61 micro-prism matte was the one that came with mine, it's fine but I like the BB-61 split-image a bit better. The cross-lined screens are also great, especially for landscape work. So many to choose from.............. Phil.

03-28-2018, 04:54 PM - 2 Likes	#5322
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	So this happened today... 1955 Kiev-2a with original Jupiter-8m 50/2 and a later black Jupiter-12.

03-28-2018, 11:34 PM	#5323
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by Swift1 So this happened today... 1955 Kiev-2a with original Jupiter-8m 50/2 and a later black Jupiter-12. I keep meaning to try and find a nice Jupiter-12 for mine. Great thing to have just happened to you today!

03-29-2018, 09:57 AM	#5324
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Swift1 So this happened today... 1955 Kiev-2a with original Jupiter-8m 50/2 and a later black Jupiter-12. Cool! I had a Kiev IIa (1957) for awhile but it went back to the seller due to rangefinder issues. I was very impressed with the assembly and viewfinder optical quality while I had it. While I like my 1961 Kiev 4A, the IIa is a step up IMHO. Steve

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03-29-2018, 01:11 PM	#5325
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by stevebrot Cool! I had a Kiev IIa (1957) for awhile but it went back to the seller due to rangefinder issues. I was very impressed with the assembly and viewfinder optical quality while I had it. While I like my 1961 Kiev 4A, the IIa is a step up IMHO. I'd be willing to say that the viewfinders on the early Kievs are better — or, at least, have aged more gracefully — than the viewfinders on their West German counterparts.